Copters and Drones

First Impression: DJI Osmo Pocket – Disney World Roller Coaster Video Demo

17 Dec 2018

While DJI seemingly came from nowhere to become the worldwide leader in consumer drones, over the past three years they have made attempts at entering the handheld stabilized video camera market. I’ll be the first to say that their initial attempt with its Osmo branded camera left this reviewer with... Read More

Escape The Humidity Prevost Road Trip – RV Trip Wizard Review – Part 3

30 Jul 2018

Part 3 of the Gadget Guru’s Escape The Humidity Road Trip contains two overnight stops on our adventure: A KOA campground in Sweetwater, TN and a State Park in Boonsborough, KY, In This Video As with other legs in this series, we start each video looking back at the previous... Read More

How To Capture Aerial Photos and Videos Without A Drone Or FAA Approval

04 Oct 2016

While I’m not one to promote products until I’ve had a chance to go hands on and put it through the paces, this Kickstarter product caught my attention. Here’s the promo video: The AER secures a GoPro Hero 3+, 4 or 4 camera in it’s nose and protects it from... Read More

Yuneec Typhoon H With Intel RealSense R200 Camera: Details Inside

22 Jun 2016

It’s official, Yuneec and its authorized dealers are now accepting pre-orders for its new Typhoon H Hexacopter with Intel’s RealSense R200 Camera and Atom processor. While this model has not yet been reviewed, here’s the details as provided by Yuneec along with an overview and editorial opinion: What Is it?: This... Read More

FAA’s New Commercial Drone Rules Opens The Door To Make A Buck

21 Jun 2016

It seems the wait is over and those who are seeking a legal method of using a small drone for commercial purposes now have guidelines in which to operate. As released on June 21, 2016, it may come as a surprise to some that FAA appears to now embrace the use of... Read More

A Clarification On My Experience While Reviewing DJI’s Phantom 4

26 May 2016

Before you get too engrossed in this story, while I’m known for writing long-winded posts, this one is most likely a record breaker. So, with that said, you’ve been warned! Just a few days ago, I was contacted by the head of DJI Global Public Relations and informed that a... Read More

DJI Phantom 4 Leaves Much To Be Desired In Easy Setup And Flight Experience

27 Mar 2016

Allow me to say upfront that I’m not targeting DJI as a company nor do I have any affiliation with any competitor in this field. I’m simply a seasoned new product and tech Journalist who is sharing my opinions of the setup procedure and my personal first flight experiences with... Read More

DJI Phantom 3 Pilot Flies Yuneec Q500 4K For The First Time

15 Mar 2016

Last month, while visiting my Phantom 3 Pro buddy Ted in Las Vegas, I produced a video that compared the quality of the video generated by his DJI Phantom 3 Professional to my Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K. Honestly, it wasn’t even a contest. In fact, it was such a mismatch... Read More

2016 Newmar King Aire Motor Coach Takes Luxury Travel To A New Level

09 Mar 2016

I’ve had a fascination with luxury motor coaches for quite some time. In fact, in the 1990’s, I produced two segments on NBC’s Today Show as well as penned stories for my syndicated column and for USA Today that touted the luxury that’s available on modern motorhomes. And, not to... Read More

Want To Edit Video? Here’s Some Tips From The Gadget Guru To Get You Started

22 Feb 2016

It seems that with the sudden popularity of drones there’s a growing number of users who are beginning to discover the wonderful world of video production. While that’s a good thing, as today’s camera equipped copters make it easier than ever to create breathtaking video, converting that footage into a production... Read More

DJI Drops Price On Phantom 3 Pro Models In Advance Of Rumored Phantom 4

16 Feb 2016

In advance to the rumored March 1st announcement of the (speculated) Phantom 4, DJI has announced a price adjustment of its Phantom 3 Professional copter and lowered the entry level P3P model to $1,000. Yeah, the actual promotional price states $999, but I don’t like typing all those 9’s and we all... Read More

Andy’s Rant of the Day: Film vs Video. Yeah, Let’s Get It Right!

15 Feb 2016

It’s time for everyone’s favorite feature… Andy’s Rant of the Day! For today’s rant, let’s address the difference of filming and shooting a video. To get started, let’s take a moment and look around the room. Everyone who used a phone, digital camera, drone or other electronic device to film... Read More

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